Briefing: NASA considering sharp increase in robotic lunar landings
Strategic angle: NASA proposes a significant rise in robotic lunar lander missions, stirring excitement and confusion in the space community.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: The best strength training plan might be simpler than you think
Strategic angle: New strength training guidelines emphasize that doing any resistance training is what truly matters.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: ReOrbit sells two small GEO satellites to SLI
Strategic angle: Finnish satellite manufacturer ReOrbit has signed a contract with asset-financing company SLI for two small geostationary orbit communications satellites.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Scientists discover new heavy proton-like particle at CERN
A new subatomic particle, Ξcc⁺, has been discovered at CERN's Large Hadron Collider, marking a significant advancement in particle physics.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: High-resolution atlas shows how thirsty plants hold out during drought
Strategic angle: A new study reveals how plants adapt to extreme drought conditions in the American Southwest.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Mystery fish deaths in Papua New Guinea prompt health warning
Strategic angle: Villagers on a remote island in Papua New Guinea have been warned not to eat fish until scientists can identify the cause of thousands of deaths of marine creatures and hundreds of cases of illness.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Apex sells satellite for Japanese technology demonstration mission
Strategic angle: Satellite manufacturer Apex has secured a contract to deliver a spacecraft bus for a Japanese technology demonstration.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Scientists recreated a dinosaur nest to solve a 70-million-year-old mystery
Strategic angle: Researchers have built a life-size oviraptor nest to uncover the hatching methods of these ancient dinosaurs.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Changing shower and toilet habits could help close England's five billion-liter water gap, research finds
Strategic angle: A new report suggests that altering daily water usage habits could significantly reduce England's water shortfall.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Australia’s “Red Centre” Turns Green
Strategic angle: Abundant rainfall in February and March 2026 transformed the desert landscape of Central Australia.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: More and more teachers and students are using AI, even though it might do more harm than good
Strategic angle: K-12 teachers and students across the country are increasingly using AI in and out of classrooms.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: Some 'designer' crossbreed dogs may have more problem behaviors than pure breeds
Strategic angle: A study reveals that certain designer crossbreeds exhibit more undesirable behaviors compared to their purebred counterparts.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: School phone policies not silver bullet for student outcomes
Strategic angle: A new UK study reveals mixed effects of smartphone bans in schools on student well-being and social interactions.
Editorial Staff Mar 19
Briefing: New DNA base editor minimizes bystander edits while maintaining high efficiency
Strategic angle: A groundbreaking advancement in gene editing technology enhances precision while reducing unintended changes.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: How to stop panic buying: Research finds COVID lesson
Strategic angle: Panic buying doesn't just respond to shortages—it creates them. Lessons from COVID-19 are vital for preventing future frenzies.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: New ice core studies expand histories of greenhouse gases and ocean temperature to 3 million years
Strategic angle: New analyses of ancient ice from Antarctica are extending Earth's climate records and enhancing understanding of climate change over 3 million years.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Global insect rescue plan requires new technology to ensure success
Strategic angle: Cameras and AI tools are essential for tracking the effectiveness of global efforts to save insects.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Clearing circular RNA from cells extends lifespan, C. elegans study reveals
Strategic angle: Researchers at KAIST uncover how removing circular RNA can enhance longevity in C. elegans.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Ancient climate records reveal a wetter Levant that may have guided early humans out of Africa
Strategic angle: A new study suggests that historical weather patterns in the Levant played a crucial role in human migration.
Editorial Staff Mar 18
Briefing: Plant survival under three simultaneous stressors may hinge on a single protein
Strategic angle: Researchers at the University of Missouri have discovered certain proteins may be the key to saving plants' lives when multiple stressors hit at the same time.
Editorial Staff Mar 18